Police Search for Female Suspect in Raleigh Shooting

Victim hospitalized in non-critical condition after confrontation escalates to gunfire

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:54pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a black handgun against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash to create a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A stark, close-up image of the weapon used in a recent shooting incident exposes the harsh realities of gun violence in this community.Memphis Today

Memphis police are searching for a female suspect between 18 and 21 years old after a man was shot following a confrontation in the Raleigh neighborhood on Saturday morning. The victim was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition, and police have released surveillance video of the suspect in hopes of identifying her.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in Memphis, with the city experiencing elevated rates of violent crime in recent years. This incident highlights the need for community cooperation and effective policing strategies to address these issues.

The details

According to investigators, the shooting occurred around 9:50 a.m. on Saturday in the 3100 block of Raleigh Millington Road, near Jackson Avenue. The victim was at the location when an argument broke out with an unknown woman, who then fired multiple shots, striking the victim. The suspect is described as a woman between 18 and 21 years old, with a light complexion and dreadlocks, standing about 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds. She was armed with a black handgun and fled the scene, running into the Walton Pointe Apartments.

  • The shooting occurred around 9:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Memphis Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident and searching for the female suspect.

Victim

A man who was shot following a confrontation with the female suspect, and was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition.

Female Suspect

A woman between 18 and 21 years old, with a light complexion and dreadlocks, standing about 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds, who is wanted by police for the shooting.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in Memphis, and the importance of community cooperation and effective policing strategies to address these issues.